Beverly Hills MS vs Penn Wood HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beverly Hills MS
Upper Darby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,475 students
Penn Wood HS
Lansdowne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
| Measure | Beverly Hills MS Upper Darby, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood HS Lansdowne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 521 | #509 of 618 |
| National rank | #13526 of 15,369 | #11562 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,475 | 1,148 |
| Enrollment | 1,475 | 1,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.4% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 40% |
| city | Upper Darby | Lansdowne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Wood HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 21.5).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 101.4%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.5).
- •Beverly Hills MS is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 1,148.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beverly Hills MS better than Penn Wood HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Wood HS ranks higher (37.6 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beverly Hills MS and Penn Wood HS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Upper Darby and Lansdowne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beverly Hills MS: 1,475. Penn Wood HS: 1,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beverly Hills MS and Penn Wood HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beverly Hills MS is 480th of 521 and Penn Wood HS is 509th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).